Marbleseed
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Marbleseed meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to educate, inspire, and empower farmers to thrive in a sustainable, organic system of agriculture."
Year, State Incorporated:
1999, WI
Marbleseed reports that its programs connect farmers to resources, community, and peer-to-peer education helping support organic farming communities throughout the Upper Midwest. The programs aim to demonstrate the capacity of organic farming to regenerate ecosystems, build equity in agriculture, and improve financially viable farm businesses. Marbleseed also works with allied organizations throughout the region to support small and medium-sized organic farms and food businesses.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, Marbleseed's program expenses were:
| Program services | $2,730,807 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,730,807 |
Chief Executive
Lori Stern, Executive Director
Compensation*
$89,541
Chair of the Board
Clare Hintz
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Farmer, Elsewhere Farm
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
15
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,826,101, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Marbleseed's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Government grants | $2,095,365 |
| Special events | $432,560 |
| Contributions | $223,709 |
| In-kind contributions | $74,467 |
| Program service fees | $66,815 |
| Gain on sale of assets | $31,316 |
| Interest | $305 |
| Total Income | $2,924,537 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $2,924,537 |
| Total expenses: | $3,028,611 |
| Program expenses | $2,730,807 |
| Fundraising expenses | $54,683 |
| Administrative expenses | $243,121 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-104,074 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $381,909 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $277,835 |
| Total Liabilities | $182,220 |
| Total Assets | $460,055 |
Note: According to the organization’s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024, Marbleseed received in-kind gifts totaling $74,467 in the form of food, drink, and conference items.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance